GROCERY/ASST DEPT LEADER

The Kroger Co. • Portsmouth, VA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the Department Manager in planning, organizing, staffing, training, and directing Grocery Department associates. Key functions include performing production and customer service duties, and maximizing store sales and profits safely and ethically in accordance with company policies and procedures. The role also requires demonstrating the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The company, which started as a small grocery store over a century ago, has grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states. It prides itself on bringing diverse teams together with the purpose to "Feed the Human Spirit" and focuses on creating amazing experiences for customers, communities, and employees through innovation and food. The company emphasizes providing resources for employee success and growth, offering opportunities for both part-time and career path seekers.

Responsibilities

• Assist Department Manager in planning, organizing, staffing, training and directing Grocery Department associates
• Perform production and customer service functions
• Maximize store sales and profits safely and ethically in accordance with policies and procedures
• Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety

Benefits

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees